At first glance, it may look like the bricks-and-mortar business sector is dead, or at least on its last legs. After all, those in that sector had to deal with the massive rise in eCommerce and online services. Not to mention the difficulties they have had to negotiate with the closures and extensive restrictions of the pandemic. However, while some brick-and-mortar businesses are struggling, many others still present promising startup opportunities. Read on to find out what they are.
Opticians
First of all, it’s important to point out that there are ways to get prescription glasses on the internet, but when it comes to running an optician the customer experience is always much better in person. This is because, people have to have their eyes tested in person, and prefer to try on glasses IRL as well as have them adjusted for the perfect fit.
In particular, bricks and mortar options should emphasize the quality and service they can provide over and above operating online.
Childcare centers
With many parents returning to work, after working from home for a long time, the need for childcare centers is rising. Of course, it is possible to convert older buildings for this function, but since the pandemic questions of hygiene and cleanliness make new centers built by those specializing in Childcare Developments a better investment. Indeed, you can expect parents to be concerned not only with the activities, staff, and level of care their children receive but also a childcare center’s ability to keep them safe, something that is much easier to do with new, purpose-built facilities.
Bridal wear
Bridal wear is not just a fashion choice. These garments are symbolic and highly meaningful items to the people that buy them, as they represent a major transition and start of a new shared life. With that in mind few people will want to purchase a dress or outfit sight unseen, and without being able to try it on first.
This is good news for anyone considering a startup in this sector because it demonstrates the continued need for bricks and mortar stores. Of course, just like many of the other suggestions in this post, success will be based on not only the quality of stock you offer but the level of customer service you can provide.
Gyms
There are and always have been ways of working out at home. However, a large majority of people find it far more motivating to work out in a specifically designed facility like a gym or a fitness center.
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Clients tend to be well aware of the many benefits of working out at the gym, including the wide range of equipment on offer, the specialist help they can get from trainers, and the classes that are run daily as well as the social and community aspect that joining a gym can offer.
Happily, this means opening up a fitness center is still one of the most viable options for a bricks-and-mortar business, in 2022.
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